Starter Motor: Service and Repair

Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L Engine)

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the starter motor bolts.




4. Remove the starter lead nut (9).
5. Remove the positive cable (1) from the starter.




6. Remove the starter solenoid nut.
7. Remove the harness from the starter.
8. Remove the starter from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the starter to the vehicle.
2. Install the harness to the starter.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the starter solenoid nut.

Tighten the nut to 3.4 N.m (30 lb in).




4. Install the positive cable (1) to the starter.
5. Install the starter lead nut (9).

Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




6. Install the starter motor bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.